QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1436)
Proclamation No. 1436 amends Proclamation No. 120 (s. 1999). It resets the celebration of the Philippine Book Development Month from June to November every year starting in 2008.
The November schedule takes effect starting 2008, as stated in Proclamation No. 1436.
It cited low student participation because June coincides with the opening of classes and the adjustment period, and unpredictable weather conditions because June is the onset of the rainy season.
Proclamation No. 120, series of 1999.
It stated that the transfer to November is consistent with the November 24–30 schedule for National Book Week under Proclamation No. 109 issued by President Manuel L. Quezon.
The proclamation states it was issued “by virtue of the powers vested in me by law.”
It was done in the City of Manila on December 17, 2007.
The President is Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, with Eduardo R. Ermita as Executive Secretary (as shown by their signatures and designation).
June.
Participation could not be maximized because activities coincided with the opening of classes, when students and teachers were still adjusting to schoolwork.
It cited unpredictable weather during June, which is the onset of the rainy season.
In November, since the change applies every year starting 2008.
It means the month-long celebration is set for November starting with the year 2008 and continuing annually thereafter.
The proclamation aligns the Book Development Month with the National Book Week schedule (November 24–30) to be consistent in timing.
Because it explicitly states it amends Proclamation No. 120 (s. 1999) by resetting the celebration month, rather than replacing all content or establishing a wholly separate declaration.